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BAD 775T

1978 MG B GT

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,465 mi
Last recorded96,465 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 1978 MG B GT48,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAD 775T
MakeMG
ModelB GT
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 96,465 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 96,460 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 96,457 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 96,457 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 96,445 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 96,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 96,313 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 95,652 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 95,652 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 95,450 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 95,276 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the MG B GT?

Based on 132,623 MOT tests across 14,879 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
14,879
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,350
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,119
brake binding 3,855
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,413
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BAD 775T is a 1978 MG B GT in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1978 MG B GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,159 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B GT fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 4,350 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BAD 775T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 48 years old, this MG B GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BAD 775T registered?

BAD 775T is a 1978 MG B GT, first registered on 1 October 1978.

Is BAD 775T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAD 775T shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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